Window Tinting - General Discussion
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Busy Day Today!!
by Guest S and S- 7 replies
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Finally starting to pick up!!! Got 3 cars today so far!! WooHoo!!! Show me the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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new mwmber, just a heads up he is my best friend so nobody go off on him
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Looking for Windshield Options 1 2 3
by Guest Ibizan- 21 replies
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Hey all, I'm getting my car tinted for the first time. Using 35% all around except for the windshield because I'm afraid it would be too dark. I'm trying to decide if I should go with a higher percentage or use a 6" banner strip similar to one that my buddy used (see pic). My primary concern for tinting the entire windshield is visability, but is it possible to have protection, a decent degree of shading, and see clearly? Cheers.
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Tintin' vernacular 1 2 3 4
by Guest Braud Spectrum- 36 replies
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Here in this area most of us tinting kinda grew up together tinting at the same original tint shop so we all speak tint and can understand each other even with a mouth full of squeegy or olfa. couple buggers = small particles of dust under the film...tolerable Worm = either a hair or sliver of film / liner caught between the film and the glass..slight possibility of removal. trash = cluster of particles...might as well redo it, usually unsalvageable Finger = place where the film meets the curve of the glass and will not lay down without creasing unless heated and shrunk Are these the Standard in your area, too?
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sammy sosa 1 2
by Mdog- 13 replies
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got caught useing a corked bat like he needs one
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I posted this in here, because I don't want the guy to 'cop a tude', but tomorrow Jim Black (or Brown - I can't remember) from 3M is going to spen all day at our shop tomorrow, teaching Hector and I a new shrinking technique. I will post pics and give you all the play by play
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Kickass board TintDude 1 2 3
by Guest tark101- 21 replies
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Did you build it yourself? HEY MDOG- 1 word ........ snowplow I cried when I read that at that other forum. (I wonder why they banned you?) I wish they had a board like this for our Lawnmower racing association! Would be great to exchange tuning tips and stuff.
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sure would like some company in the chat room.
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http://www.smithjones.net/Pics/Thats_My_Boy.mpeg
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hahah a dude quoteing boy george lyrics :? nice choice of person to argue with the board owner :?
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Tint Job in DC 1 2 3
by Guest TheHumanDecoder- 21 replies
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I live in washington dc, and I am looking to get my '04 subaru wrx tinted. I went to the only place I know that does tinting around here LaTint (www.latint.com) They quoted me 150 for "classic" (dyed) 229 for metallic reflective and 269 for non-reflective metallic. These prices seem a bit high...should I haggle them for a lower price, or does anyone know another place in the area I could go.
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Digi Tint, Just the facts HELP 1 2
by Guest lakefront21k- 16 replies
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Any one really know whos film they sell??
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customer beat me back into my shop first thing thismorning, for 2 doors on a super crew, the guy watched and gave every damn dumbass question that their is, from "oh that goes on the outside" to "is the sticker go to dry like that" because the adhesive was milky looking but the stupidest thing ever I heard was "how are we going to get all that water inside my door dry?" freaking morons
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JOE ORANDA 1 2 3
by Mdog- 20 replies
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I am your daddy. you have come along way my son hot water burn baby.
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'91 Crusty Tercel 1 2 3
by Guest CloudWalker- 23 replies
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I was looking for a way to get a 2 way mirror effect on a clear acrylic case from http://www.clearpc.ca for a system I am building. I came accross this board while researching where to find some 2 way mirror sheets I had seen several years ago. I wonder if a static cling product is available or if there is a deep silver mirror tint that would do the job. The effect I want to achieve is to have the tint applied to the inside of the clear case and when lights on the inside go on the 2 way mirrors become somewhat see through to show the inside components. Additionally there will be some UV light which will cause UV painted areas to glow. Any suggestions would be appr…
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found out today my dist. finally got it in while I was on vacation, gonna order some tomorrow probably
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Look what I bought my sister! its a surprise,,,
by Guest tintchick- 9 replies
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http://tintdude.com/gallery/data/media/2/N...New_Car_016.jpg
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steve, you got a number of a distributor for suntek film, im currently using solarguard throughout the company, but they keep increasing there prices, cant keep on paying these prices, ive heard suntek is a good film, cheers m8
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Newbie - keep geting contamination 1 2
by Guest naughtydog- 14 replies
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I am sick of picking up contamination when tinting. I accept thet I am a beginner and we all have to start somewhere. I have been doing a job for a local garage and they stick me in this poxy valeting bay, the floor is dusty as hell and no matter how quick I shift the film from my "A" board to the vehicle some dust has settled on the prepped glass and voila!! - it looks like s**t. I told them they cannot expect a good result when they cannot provide the right environment. Do any of you guys get asked to tint in crappy conditions. I wont do it again.!! Naughtydog
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What tint is equal to Lexus RX300? 1 2
by Guest gvmelbrty- 11 replies
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hi tintmiesters, I really like the look of the factory tint I see on Lexus RX300's. It's sorta see-through metalic w/ a greenish-silverish hue. Does anyone know which tint material is the same as (or close to) this so I can have it applied to my car? Thsx, tom
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http://www.funnyjunk.com/redir.php?lopez_picks.jpg
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Number of posts......TDude
by Guest TintEater- 6 replies
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I see most users have their old # of posts under their names. Do you have to add that yourself TD?
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MDog really started a trend
by Guest DontWorryItWillDry- 6 replies
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Who will be next?
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Factory tint
by Guest racerxred- 6 replies
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Hey everyone, I have a '96 Blazer 4DR with factory tint on the rear and 20% on the front. Does anyone know how the factory tints windows? Is it possible to have a company do the same process to the front? Is it expensive? :mrgreen:
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Hey TD how do I post my pics
by Guest psychotinter- 2 replies
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I must be doing something wrong How do I post my pics on this thing??? Im going nuuuuttttttttsssss. I have never figured this thing out... It beats me up every time
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yehaw poison and skidrow and vince neal are coming here on the 14th, everybody get tickets http://wfmpec.com/
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taking parts off? 1 2
by Guest sytran666- 10 replies
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Do you guys take parts off of cars to put the tint on or do you guys go around them. ei. 3rd brake like or rear deck.
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'93 intrepids SUCK!!! 1 2
by Guest keepitcool- 10 replies
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I don't know whats up with this car... never had this prob before, fingers in the top corners WONT go away! :suckass
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I think I'm going to watch "Independance Day" tonite, while I enjoy a nice beef rib eye and a few beers
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chat anyone? http://tintdude.com/chat
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:td :fx3 :ot what a gang :notworthy
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http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/at.htm
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Double Cutters 1 2
by Guest CloudWalker- 16 replies
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any of you that cut two doors at once have you ever shrunk both doors at the same time? I cut both doors then when they need shrink I take one over to the drivers door and then shrink them individually. I was thinking it would be a real time saver to shrink them both at the same time. Anyone tried this?
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not tinting tools; regular tools like sockets, screwdrivers, ect. just curious what everybody uses. I use snap-on
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is this shitty tint? 1 2 3 4
by Guest ctru34- 34 replies
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ok I have GILA xtreme limo, stealth black 2.5% light transmission, I got a roll at autozone for like 15 bucks. how much shittier is this stuff then the stuff that you pros always talk about? and does this stuff heat shrink the same as the "good stuff"? thanks
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Interested to hear from any tinters operating in the UK.
by Guest mike- 7 replies
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Interested to hear from any tinters operating in the UK.
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The wife is pregnant. This is the first time around for me and I am scared shitless. ANY advice would be great.
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Bigest rush of this year for me.
by Guest psychotinter- 0 replies
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Yesterday started out slow but after 10:00 everyone and their brothers came in for tint , now I am booooooooked all month :confused :confused Its either Feast or Famon, sometimes the famon is a good thing but either way Its still a great feeling when a customer comes in bragging on your work infront of other customers.....
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C5 corvette
by Guest sytran666- 3 replies
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I saw one today with some nasty looking tint on the passenger side window, the rear peice wasnt tinted. I was wondering if it was possible to do such a round window like that in one piece.